PhD: Uncertainty-Driven Life-Cycle Renovation Modeling

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Health insurance discount

Work costs contribution

Flexible work schedule

Relocation support

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking a PhD researcher for the Horizon Europe CLIMABUILD project. You will develop uncertainty-aware life-cycle modelling methods to support robust renovation choices and communicate results to stakeholders through an explainable decision-support framework.

The role involves collaborating with multiple research groups, validating methods via real-world cases, and contributing to the CLIMABUILD research agenda over a 48-month period with two

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Building performance simulation, lifecycle assessment, or climate resilience knowledge.
• Experience with uncertainty quantification and risk modelling desirable.
• Experience with programming and data analysis (e.g., Python).
• Excellent English communication skills proven by TOEFL/IELTS.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop uncertainty-based life-cycle modelling methods for renovation decision-making.
• Integrate climate risks, indoor comfort, sustainability, and uncertainties into a decision framework.
• Perform probabilistic modelling, Monte Carlo simulations, and sensitivity analyses.
• Collaborate with TU Delft research groups and contribute to CLIMABUILD outcomes.

Skills

Programming

Data analysis

English proficiency

Independent work

Interdisciplinary research

Education

MSc in Building Tech / Civil Eng / Arch Eng

Tools

Python

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking a PhD researcher for the Horizon Europe CLIMABUILD project. You will develop uncertainty-aware life-cycle modelling methods to support robust renovation choices and communicate results to stakeholders through an explainable decision-support framework.

The role involves collaborating with multiple research groups, validating methods via real-world cases, and contributing to the CLIMABUILD research agenda over a 48-month period with two